Global Fairy Tale Journey. African Fairy Tale

Author: Dong Tianqi
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: This book includes ninety-five stories, most of which have a simple structure, unfolding plotlines around a central theme. This aligns with the characteristics of oral literature, being easy to tell and remember. The stories generally possess knowledge, thoughtfulness, and entertainment value. The knowledge aspect reflects African cultural aspects from a perspective; the thoughtfulness implies a certain educational significance; and the entertainment value lies in the vivid plots. Some have said, "These African folk tales are truly deserving of praise." Except for The Princess Who Fell into a Trap, all the stories in this book are short. The shortest, such as The Selfish Owl, explains why owls come out at night, using only over 300 words. Despite their brevity, the plots are vivid and engaging, making them more attractive to readers. The ninety-five stories in this book were selected from the four hundred eighty stories I collected. The selection criteria included three aspects: first, the stories were relatively outstanding; second, they were relatively short in length; and third, they were representative.